Paghihingal (en. Shortness of breath)

/pagiˈhiŋɡal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Shortness of breath is a condition of difficulty in breathing that may be caused by physical activity or illness.
After a long run, I felt shortness of breath.
Pagkatapos ng mahabang takbuhan, nakaramdam ako ng paghihingal.
A sign of fatigue that causes rapid breathing.
Shortness of breath is usually a sign of extreme fatigue.
Ang paghihingal ay karaniwang senyales ng sobrang pagod.
May indicate a medical condition such as asthma or heart problems.
When I experience shortness of breath, I need to consult a doctor.
Kapag nagkakaroon ako ng paghihingal, kailangan ko nang kumonsulta sa doktor.

Etymology

The word 'paghihingal' is derived from the root 'hingal' which means heavy or difficult breathing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

breathless while running
The shortness of breath caused by running fast.
paghihingal sa pagtakbo

Related Words

breath
The rapid breathing or difficulty in breathing.
hingal
asthma
A condition that causes shortness of breath and other symptoms related to breathing.
asma

Slang Meanings

Panting like a fool
Wow, the way I ran earlier, I was panting like a fool!
Grabe, yung takbo ko kanina, parang paghihingal na tanga na ako!
Panting and overwhelmed
I feel like I'm panting and overwhelmed with everything that's happening!
Parang hingal na nauumid ako sa dami ng nangyari!
Panting from the heat
Sometimes, it feels like panting from the heat when it's too hot!
Minsan, parang hingal na mahirap kapag sobrang init!